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AARP NY Illuminates NYC Sky in Honor of Social Security's 88th Birthday

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York City night sky was illuminated this evening to mark the 88th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing Social Security into law in 1935. The words "Social Security: You Earned It" were illuminated in red and white at Roosevelt Island's Four Freedoms Park in the East River shortly after dusk.

Key Points: 
  • "Social Security is critical for older Americans, who have earned their Social Security income through a lifetime of hard work," said AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel.
  • We deserve our Social Security, which we have all worked for and earned, and we deserve to live with dignity."
  • "Social security is my primary income," said AARP volunteer Debra Robles, 65, of Manhattan, a retired medical biller and clerical associate.
  • AARP this summer launched its nationwide campaign to raise awareness of and highlight the importance of Social Security.

48th Ward Aldermanic Candidate Roxanne Volkmann Promotes Early Voting in Pivotal 2023 Chicago Municipal Election

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roxanne Volkmann, aldermanic candidate for Chicago's 48th Ward, which includes Edgewater, Andersonville and Uptown, is encouraging ward residents and every Chicagoan to vote in the "pivotal" 2023 Chicago municipal election. She invites all to consider Early Voting to ensure they participate.

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  • "Your vote matters to set a new direction" says working mom contending to represent the Edgewater, Andersonville and Uptown communities on the Chicago City Council
    CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roxanne Volkmann, aldermanic candidate for Chicago's 48th Ward, which includes Edgewater, Andersonville and Uptown, is encouraging ward residents and every Chicagoan to vote in the "pivotal" 2023 Chicago municipal election.
  • "The City of Chicago is at a crossroads and this election is pivotal to setting a new direction.
  • Early voting for the February 28, 2023, Chicago municipal election begins today at two vote centers in downtown Chicago – the Loop Voter Supersite (191 N. Clark) and the Chicago Board of Elections offices (69 W. Washington, 6th Floor).
  • Early voting expands to all of Chicago's 50 wards on Monday, February 13, 2023, and will continue through Election Day on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Voters 50+ Accounted for Nearly 90% of Suffolk, 80% of Nassau & 2/3 of NYC Voters in June Primaries: New Data

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Voters age 50 and up accounted for nearly 90% of Suffolk County voters in the June 28 primary, nearly 80% of voters in neighboring Nassau County and about two thirds of all voters in New York City – and nearly 80% in the Bronx and Staten Island.

Key Points: 
  • Strong voter participation among 50+ voters on Long Island is a characteristic shared by members of both major political parties, according to the new data, commissioned by AARP New York.
  • It is crystal clear that candidates who want to win must pay attention to issues that matter to 50+ voters.
  • "The 50+ are our most powerful voters and they will be the deciders in the 2022 elections," Finkel added.
  • To learn more, visit www.aarp.org , www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media
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Votrite Hires Chief Compliance Officer, Christopher Baum

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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This work specifically included compliance with HAVA and the US Elections Assistance Commission.

Key Points: 
  • This work specifically included compliance with HAVA and the US Elections Assistance Commission.
  • Votrite President, Jim Kapsis, says, "A Certified Project Manager and Election Expert like Christopher is exactly who we need in this role to drive our products though the certification process.
  • Excited to have him on board."
  • To discuss any of the available products or to connect with Christopher Baum , please reach out to Votrite's Media and Communication Manager, Nicole Kuhnke.